The Anthropology Department offers a combined major in Anthropology Education aligned with the Woodring College of Education requirements. This program provides a broad understanding of human behavior, making it especially suitable for prospective teachers. It emphasizes the cultural aspects of anthropology, exploring human evolution, cultural variation, and the influence of culture on learning and behavior. The coursework prepares students to work effectively with diverse student backgrounds by fostering awareness of cultural learning factors, perceptions, and motivations. It includes basic anthropology courses and offers guidance on advanced subjects tailored to individual academic goals, such as Native American cultures or cultural minority groups in the Pacific Northwest.
Why this course is highly recommended
This program is highly useful for future teachers because it provides a solid understanding of human behavior and cultural diversity. It equips teachers to work effectively with students from various backgrounds, enhancing their ability to address diverse learning needs and cultural influences.
Students can focus on specific cultural areas such as the culture of Native American Indians or cultural minority groups in the Pacific Northwest. The program also covers the relationship between cultural learning and personality development, as well as how cultural expectations influence the learning process, which are integrated into the coursework for a comprehensive understanding.
Application fees
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1st year tuition fees
22.13L
Living cost
The program leads to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) with 45 required credits in Elementary Education. A grade of C (2.0) or better is necessary for courses within the professional education program and all endorsement courses.

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